India shatters records in dominant win over Bangladesh in second Test

In a commanding performance against Bangladesh, India set a new benchmark with a staggering run rate of 7.36, the highest ever in Test cricket history. This achievement broke a 19-year-old record, held by South Africa.

The Indian team won their second encounter against Bangladesh in a dominant fashion. Despite two and half days being washed out due to rain, the Men in Blue sealed the victory in a dominating fashion winning the match by 7 wickets.

On Day 4, Bangladesh's first innings came to an end when India's bowlers restricted them to 233, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge, and claiming 3 crucial wickets. India delivered a batting masterclass in a record-breaking display, setting new benchmarks for the fastest team 50, 100, and 200 in a single innings. Scoring at an astonishing rate of 8.22 runs per over, they posted a total of 285, taking a 52-run lead over Bangladesh.

Just before stumps on Day 4, India struck twice, putting Bangladesh under pressure. They continued their dominance on Day 5, bowling out Bangladesh for 146. Needing just over 95 runs for victory, India came out firing and secured the win with 7 wickets in hand, thanks to a brilliant fifty from Yashasvi Jaiswal.

This all-out attack batting style helped India break the record for the highest run rate in a Test match. Their run rate of 7.36 surpassed the previous record of 6.80, set by South Africa against Zimbabwe in Cape Town in 2005.

In addition to team milestones, individual records were also shattered. Ravindra Jadeja became the second-fastest player to achieve the double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket. Meanwhile, fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin matched the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan’s record for the most Player-of-the-Series awards in Test cricket, with both securing 11.

R Ashwin with his 11th Player of the Series award